A teen girl informed a school supervisor about her pregnancy and decision to keep the baby but did not reveal the father’s identity. Police concluded that the father was Gerard Flaherty, who reacted with panic, fearing incarceration. Authorities arrested Flaherty later that day as he attempted to meet the girl. He faced charges of rape, unlawful sexual intercourse, and assault, yet was released without bail, raising concerns about public safety. Parents voiced their concerns over the school's handling of complaints regarding Flaherty's behavior following the media coverage of his arrest.
Gerard Flaherty allegedly expressed his fear of facing jail time if the girl continued with her pregnancy, stating, 'I would go to jail if that happened.' He seemed panicked, worried about the implications for his life and family.
Flaherty, a Pleasant Hill resident, was charged with rape, unlawful sexual intercourse, and assault, but was released from jail without bail after a judge deemed him not a danger to the community.
Following the media coverage of Flaherty's arrest, Walnut Creek police received several tips from parents questioning the school’s procedures regarding Flaherty's alleged conduct, raising concerns about the incident's handling.
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